Blinks Meaning in English
word · lemma: blink
ˈbɫɪŋks
BLINKS
blˈɪŋks
BLINKS
Definición
Moves the eyelids quickly, opening and closing the eyes for a moment. Can also refer to a light flashing on and off very quickly.
Uso & Matices
Used with body parts (usually 'eyes') and with lights or screens. Present tense of 'blink' for third person singular. Common collocations: 'she blinks', 'the light blinks'. Don't use for slow or permanent closing/opening.
Spanish: parpadeaPortuguese (BR): piscaPortuguese (PT): piscaChinese (Simplified): 眨眼Chinese (Traditional): 眨眼Hindi: पलक झपकाता हैArabic: يرمشBengali: ঝাপটায় - টিপটিপ করে (আলো)Russian: моргает - мигает (о свете)Japanese: まばたきする - 点滅する (ライト)Vietnamese: chớp mắt - nhấp nháy (đèn)Korean: 깜박인다 - 눈을 깜박인다Turkish: göz kırpar - yanıp söner (ışık)Urdu: جھپکاتا ہے - جھلملاتا ہے (روشنی)Indonesian: berkedip - berkedip (lampu)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He blinks when the light is too bright.
basic
The screen blinks every few seconds.
basic
She blinks because of the dust.
basic
My phone blinks to let me know I have a message.
natural
He never blinks during staring contests.
natural
The traffic light blinks yellow at night.
natural